The radio code is engaged any time power to the radio is removed. This feature is meant to discourage thieves from stealing the radio. You must obtain the proper code for your radio from the parts department of your local Ford dealer. Be sure to bring your driver's license [proof of identity] and your car's registration [proof of ownership of the car, plus the VIN number] to the dealer. He will then be able to look up the code and give it to you. Once you have the code, you enter it via the numbered radio station preset buttons on the radio. FYI, be sure to write the code down [inside cover of the owner's manual is a good place] so that you will have it for future instances of dead batteries, or radio removal.
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The radio code is engaged any time power to the radio is removed. This feature is meant to discourage thieves from stealing the radio. You must obtain the proper code for your radio from the parts department of your local Ford dealer. Be sure to bring your driver's license [proof of identity] and your car's registration [proof of ownership of the car, plus the VIN number] to the dealer. He will then be able to look up the code and give it to you. Once you have the code, you enter it via the numbered radio station preset buttons on the radio.
FYI, be sure to write the code down [inside cover of the owner's manual is a good place] so that you will have it for future instances of dead batteries, or radio removal.